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2005 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration LM05FPY
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 08 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 126,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- reverse lamps inop
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
26 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,704 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Side light lens broken
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Head lamp washers not working
13 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 124,697 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- headlamp washers not working
- nsf sidelight lens broken
9 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,542 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2022Reason(s) for failure
- Rear exhaust box outer skin rusted Dangerous
8 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 123,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear exhaust box outer skin rusted Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
13 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,662 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2021 8 Jun 202613 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,537 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2020 8 Jun 202615 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,914 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2019 8 Jun 202613 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 116,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
17 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,680 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2018 8 Jun 20261 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,910 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2017 8 Jun 20261 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)
16 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,346 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2016 8 Jun 202616 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
6 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,402 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2015 8 Jun 202620 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,666 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2014 8 Jun 202616 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,082 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2012 8 Jun 202616 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 26,082 MI
8 Jun 202625 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 18,540 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2011 8 Jun 202613 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 14,325 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2010 8 Jun 202613 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 9,861 MI
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LM05FPY was registered on 2005-07-14
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